Ohio coverlet by William Lunn (attr.), doubleweave, 1856

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by William Lunn (attr.), doubleweave, 1856

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.139

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe on. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue wool with undyed cotton. Square floral centerfield pattern; forest church border on sides; foliage border on bottom. Woven by unknown weaver in 1856 with eagle logo in corner.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lunn, William

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1856

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Repeats along top edge of side borders

Transcription

1856

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Blue, Natural